Exercise Prescription

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A case study approach to exercise prescription, presenting the information needed to prepare for certification by the ACSM. Topics covered include: the adoption of VO2 reserve as the basis for writing exercise prescriptions; and prescribing exercise to special cases such as pregnant women.After meeting with Phillip, you decide to prescribe a low-intensity exercise
program using the FITT principle and following ACSM guidelines. Frequency:
Many ... Initially you set a goal of 10 to 20 minutes for Phillip, with instructions to
progressively lengthen this period to 40 minutes. Type: You prescribe walking,
stationary cycling, and other aerobic activities that Phillip can tolerate well. Later,
Phillip cananbsp;...

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Exercise Prescription

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David P. Swain, Brian C. Leutholtz

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Human Kinetics - 2007

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